Draftsman fatality at Horse Creek Mine (Arch Of Illinois), IL, August 5, 1986

at 3:30 PM

On August 5, 1986, a draftsman was fatally injured at Horse Creek Mine (Arch Of Illinois), IL.

Horse Creek Mine · Surface · Coal

Operator: Arch Of Illinois (Ashland Inc et al)

Perry County, IL

Classification OTHER

Type Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Investigator narrative

VICTIM SETTING 8URVEY STAKES.HE BROKE THROUGH SURFACE AND FELL ABOUT 8' INTO HOLE 15'DIAMETER.LARGE PIECE OF CLAY 3' X 2' X 2' FELL ON BACK AND HEAD.VICTIM LYING FACE DOWN AND COULDNT BE RESCU ED BEFORE SUFFO7ATING.WAS WALKING THROUGH BLASTED AREA VERTICALLY DRILLED 1 WEEK BEFORE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
Source of injury: BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 4 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219862230002 · Mine ID 1102835 Trainer view →